This is a full-time, in-office opportunity to work at the cutting edge of robotics in unstructured real-world environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and want to push the boundaries of robotics engineering, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Build out early-stage robot to work in real-world unstructured road environments
Create motion and path planning algorithms for high-speed crack sealing
Develop robust perception algorithms for real-time crack detection
Implement sensor fusion algorithms for reliable localization and state estimation (encoders, IMU, cameras, etc.)
Work with a team to deploy AI solutions in real-world applications, focusing on improving model performance
Develop and implement novel approaches to model fine-tuning, optimization, and evaluation
Optimize robot system-wide to hit engineering requirements across accuracy, speed, and reliability
Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Math, Robotics, or relevant field
3-5 years at an early stage startup
Experience with ROS/ROS2, Python, C++
Expertise in one or more of the following core robotics competencies:
Localization/mapping
Perception
Motion/path planning
Motion control
Simulation + sim-to-real
Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Experience with applied machine learning in a robotics context (image classification/segmentation preferred)
Knowledge and experience with robot simulation (Gazebo, IsaacSim, etc.)
Experience with containerization platforms such as Docker
Knowledge and experience working with Jetson, Arduino
Experience working cross-functionally across hardware and software environments
Ability to rapidly prototype solutions, perform field testing, and iterate on software design
Ability to quickly diagnose complex problems system-wide across multiple domains of robotics
Portfolios highly regarded
About Pave Robotics
Pave Robotics builds robots that seal cracks in asphalt, helping paving companies save time and money. Our robots work 24/7 and deliver higher-quality results than humans.